Chalker dropped their record down to 11-4 on Monday, which also ended the team's eight-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Maplewood Rockets by a score of 3-2. The Wildcats were red-hot at the plate heading into the matchup (they scored no less than ten runs in the five games prior), but the Rockets' pitcher proved too tough.
Tatum Hudak
| 05/12/25 vs Maplewood | 7 |
| 05/07/25 vs Bristol | 10 |
| 04/30/25 vs Bloomfield | 6 |
Tatum Hudak put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Hudak wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Abby Grimm, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Maplewood, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That somehow still isn't as good as their 17-4 record this season. Surprisingly, this marked their fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
On Maplewood's side, Addison Marker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Claire Urchek was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March.
Chalker does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Maplewood, they will take on Aquinas in a tournament on Wednesday.
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